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Ocean-trout escabeche with allioli

Ingredients80ml (1/3 cup) olive oil 2 Spanish onions, halved, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 small red chilli, seeded, finely chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon pimenton (sweet smoked Spanish paprika) 100ml chardonnay vinegar 2 large carrots, peeled, very thinly sliced 250ml (1 cup) dry white wine Juice of 1 large orange 6 sprigs thyme 4 fresh bay leaves 1.5kg ...

Guacamole with prawns and white tortilla chips

Ingredients400g green king prawns 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 Spanish onion, finely chopped 1 green jalapeno chilli, seeded, finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander 3 avocados, halved, stoned Juice of 1 lime 12 white corn tortillas (see note) Vegetable oil, to deep-fryMethodCook prawns in a saucepan of boiling water with vinegar for 2–3 minutes or until shells ...

Roasted tomatoes with Italian flavours

Ingredients8 large (175g each) truss tomatoes 1/2 red capsicum, chargrilled, peeled, thinly sliced 8 anchovies in extra virgin olive oil, drained, halved 2 tablespoons salted capers, rinsed, drained 12 kalamata olives, halved, pitted 50g mini Roma golds or yellow teardrop tomatoes, quartered 50g small grape tomatoes 1 large clove garlic, halved, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons torn basil leaves 150g ...

Polpettone with caponata

Ingredients16 slices (about 270g) prosciutto 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme 500g veal mince 500g pork mince 1/2 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley 100g semi-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped 4 x 55g hard-boiled eggs Caponata 60ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil 1 (300g) small eggplant, finely chopped 1 ...

Step-by-step potato rosti

Ingredients8 large (about 2kg) desiree potatoes, peeled 1 large brown onion, coarsely grated 60g butter, melted Vegetable or canola oil, to shallow-fry 2 ripe avocados, peeled, stone removed, cut into thick wedges 12 slices (about 300g) smoked salmon 1/2 cup (125g) creme fraiche 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced Chopped chives, to serve Lemon wedges, to serveMethodPreheat oven ...

Sesame longevity noodles

Ingredients1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup chicken stock 3 teaspoons sesame oil 2 x 250g packets dried long-life noodles 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, grated 1 medium brown onion, halved, thinly sliced 1 medium red capsicum, thinly sliced 1 cup beansprouts, trimmed 1 1/2 cups finely shredded wombok (Chinese cabbage) Toasted sesame seeds ...

Gluten-free pizza dough

Ingredients2 1/2 cups gluten-free pizza and pastry flour (we used Orgran brand) 7g sachet dried instant yeast Pinch salt 1 cup warm water 1 tablespoon olive oilMethodSift flour into a bowl. Add yeast and salt. Stir to combine. Make a well in the centre. Add water and oil. Mix to form a soft dough. ...

Lemon and parsley lamb chops

Ingredients2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup olive oil 4 (200g each) forequarter lamb chops 600g nadine potatoes, quartered 30g butter 2 green onions, thinly slicedMethodCombine lemon rind, lemon juice, parsley and 2 tablespoons oil in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add chops. Turn to ...

Lemon and pecan crumbed chicken schnitzel

Ingredients1/2 cup plain flour 1/3 cup milk 1 egg 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon thyme leaves 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 2 (250g each) chicken breast fillets, halved lengthways vegetable oil for shallow-frying steamed chat potatoes, green beans and lemon wedges, to serveMethodPlace flour on a plate. Whisk milk ...

Warm potato and capsicum salad

Ingredients1kg golden delight potatoes, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red capsicum, cut into 3cm pieces 200g baby roma tomatoes, halved 80g baby rocket 1 medium red onion, halved, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushedMethodPreheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. Line a large cooking tray with cooking paper. Place ...